Loch Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gwynedd
Loch Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Loch Cafe 22 Heol Pensarn, Y Bala, LL23 7SR
How it compares in Gwynedd
That puts Loch Cafe among the 1,764 places in Gwynedd holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,764 | 90% | ← Loch Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Loch Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Loch Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn-Y-Groes Christian Conference Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Caffi Woody'S Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Moduron Y Bala Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Epicurean Chocolatiers Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Y Tebot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Stori Beer & Wine Cyf Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Y Drol Ffrwythau Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
Questions about Loch Cafe
What is Loch Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Loch Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gwynedd Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Loch Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Loch Cafe last inspected?
Loch Cafe was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gwynedd Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Loch Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Loch Cafe compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, and Loch Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects Loch Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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